From Brumley & Wells... Because most of David's family still lives in India, David and Ali knew they wanted to have a small engagement party in Kerala, where their family could meet Ali and celebrate their upcoming marriage and their future lives together. In India, however, there is no such thing as a small party. David's uncle took to planning the gathering, and the evening escalated into a massive celebration, complete with an elephant, a traditional parading of the groom, dancers, musicians, and a feast for hundreds of family members and friends. It was such an honor to be there, and to witness not only the traditional Indian ceremony, but also the kindness and hospitality of the entire family.